Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
DR.. WlGGINTONS RESIGNATION.

The report of the resignation Of DIR. K.
NJ. Wigginton, as superintendent of the
Northern hospital, and the appointment
of his successor, DR.. W. Kempster, first
learned here last Thursday, was consid
cradle OF a surprise to our citizens, as we'll
as a great disappointment to many who
had come to regard the retention of DR..
Wigginton in his position as assured, not
withstanding the reports that had been
placed in circulation regarding his proba-
BILE removal. From all that can be learn
ed, DR.. Wigginton's resignation TO the
board of supervision was purely volun-
tary act. This could not we'll be other
wise, as no charges are brought against
DR.. Wigginton and his management of
the Northern hospital has given the most
perfect satisfaction to the board. It will
be a fortunate circumstance for the people
of the state and all directly interested in
the care of our insane, if the same salts
factory results in every respect to all cou-
cerned will be maintained under the adj
ministration of DR.. Kempster that has
been obtained while DIR. Wigginton has
had charge of the Northern hospital. The
insane of Jefferson and Dodge counties
are sent to the Northern hospital for care,
i,+ Oft RI
the affairs of that institution. DR.. Kemp
ster enjoys an extensive reputation as a
learned and skillful specialist in the treat
ment of the insane, and enters upon his
duties in the Northern hospital with con-
siderable experience in this line of prac-
tice.
The following dispatches to the daily
papers on the subject of DR.. Wigginton' s
resignation will be of interest here:
MADISON, June 30.-Relative to the re-
instatement by the State Board of Super
vision of DR.. Walter Kempster as superin-
tendent of the Northern Insane hospital,
the opinion is prevalent that the resigna-
ton of DR.. Wigginton was requested by
the board for the purpose of appointing
DR.. Kempster. However, the members
of the board deny that such was the case
and positively affirm that the resignation
of DR.. Wigginton was wholly voluntary
and that they had in no way forced him
to resign, as is charged; that they had
been perfectly satisfied with DR.. Wiggin-
toms administration Of affairs, and under
stood that his reason for Withdrawing was
contemplated trip to Europe. In view
of the acknowledged skill of DR.. Kemp
ster in the treatment of insanity cases be
was regarded by the board as the most
competent man available and was accord
ingly appointed.
The board adjourned at noon to-day to
meet July Z.
OSHKOSH, June 3O.-Dr. Wigginton
who has been succeeded by DR.. Kempster
still refuses to make statement to the
press. DR.. Kempster represents that he
has not yet decided whether he will &C
cept the position, but there is hardly any
doubt that he will. Everything concern
ing the future management of the insti
tuition is in doubt. Very much regret ii
expressed on account of DR.. Wigginton''
resignation, as he has won many friends
The institution has been placed IN line
shape under his management and there
have been no complaints of ill-treatmen1
of theinmates. He leaves the institution
in much better condition than when h'
found il.